Falls Village

Falls Village is a 55+ active adult community in Durham, North Carolina by Stanley Martin Homes, built around an established 18-hole championship golf course just outside Research Triangle Park. Stanley Martin began construction in 2023 with plans for 1,050 single-family homes at full build-out. Homes range from 1,602 to 2,778 square feet with two to five bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half baths, and attached one- or two-car garages. Base pricing currently starts in the mid $420s and climbs into the $600s for larger executive-series floor plans. The community centers on Falls Village Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course that opened in 1999 and is carved through scenic Carolina pines and hardwoods with no homes lining the fairways — a rarity for a residential golf community. The course offers five sets of tees ranging from 5,262 to 7,072 yards, Champion bermudagrass greens, Quickstand bermudagrass fairways, and 48 strategically placed bunkers, plus a pro shop, driving range, putting green, and golf academy. A resident golf program is part of the community amenity package. Beyond golf, Falls Village offers a resort-style amenity set anchored by a clubhouse serving as the social hub, a full fitness center with aerobics and dance studio, dedicated yoga and wine tasting rooms, a billiards room, multi-purpose meeting rooms, an outdoor pool and cabana area, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. A full-time Lifestyle Director keeps the calendar full — book clubs, cooking classes, pickleball leagues, yoga, billiards, tennis, and special interest groups are all part of daily life. More than 14 miles of internal sidewalks and trails connect the community, and residents have direct access to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail for birding, hiking, and biking. A dog park and community lake round out the outdoor offerings, and residents get discounted membership to the Freedom Boat Club for easy access to boating on Falls Lake just minutes away. The $275/month HOA includes lawn maintenance, cable TV, internet, grounds maintenance, and snow removal, creating a true lock-and-leave lifestyle. Location is a major draw: residents are minutes from Research Triangle Park, roughly 30 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and 45 minutes from downtown Raleigh. Downtown Durham — with DPAC, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the Nasher Museum of Art, Duke Gardens, and a thriving restaurant and brewery scene — is a short drive. Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Select Specialty Hospital are all nearby, and shopping at Brier Creek Commons and Ravenstone Commons is close at hand. Falls Lake State Recreation Area provides swimming, paddling, and fishing just outside the gates.